How to use a spacer device
How to use a spacer device
How to use a spacer device
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<strong>How</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>use</strong> a <strong>spacer</strong> <strong>device</strong><br />
e.g. Volumatic<br />
Multiple breath technique<br />
1. Remove cap, shake inhaler and insert in<strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>device</strong><br />
2. Place mouthpiece in mouth<br />
3. Start breathing in and out slowly and gently.<br />
(This will make a ‘clicking’ sound as the<br />
valve opens and closes)<br />
4. Once breathing pattern is well established,<br />
depress canister and leave <strong>device</strong> in same<br />
position as you continue <strong>to</strong> breathe (tidal<br />
breathing) several more times<br />
5. Remove <strong>device</strong> from mouth<br />
6. Wait about 30 seconds before repeating<br />
sections 1-5<br />
ALWAYS DEMONSTRATE TO THE PATIENT HOW TO USE THE SPACER DEVICE<br />
© NARTC
<strong>How</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>use</strong> a <strong>spacer</strong> <strong>device</strong><br />
e.g. Volumatic<br />
Single breath technique<br />
1. Remove cap, shake inhaler and insert in<strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>device</strong><br />
2. Place mouthpiece in mouth<br />
3. Press canister once <strong>to</strong> release a dose of drug<br />
4. Take a deep, slow breath in<br />
5. Hold breath for about 10 seconds, then<br />
breathe out through the mouthpiece<br />
6. Breathe in again but do not press the<br />
canister<br />
7. Remove <strong>device</strong> from mouth<br />
8. Wait about 30 seconds before repeating<br />
steps 2-7<br />
ALWAYS DEMONSTRATE TO THE PATIENT HOW TO USE THE SPACER DEVICE<br />
© NARTC
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